Edinburgh Life

There is nowhere quite like Edinburgh. Its heady mix of history, heritage architecture, the professions, art, literature, museums, theatre, festivals, sporting prowess, the geography and the topography, its people, their interests and where they live…the list goes on and on.

Yet it is a sad truism that for many who are indigenous to an area, that same area, if not a closed book to them, has few of its chapters read.

It is so easy to miss, dismiss or overlook the intrinsic beauty of the familiar and the commonplace as we negotiate life’s hurly-burly.

Edinburgh Life strives to put that right. Each issue celebrates the myriad facets of our capital city and its environs, inviting a closer appreciation and sometimes proffering an alternative and surprising aspect of the place we think we know so well.

Edinburgh Life is for those who enjoy the finer aspects of life, whether they cost money or perhaps just a bit of precious free time to enjoy.

Heritage, history, people, places, where to go, what to eat, what to do, where to meet. In short, there is something for everyone!

Features:
The 1824 Great Fire of Edinburgh
City of David – How Edinburgh’s 900 years history began
Slateford & Longstone – fascinating 1930 & 1993 aerial views
Robert Fergusson – Robert Burns’s poetical inspiration
Dürer to Van Dyck - Old Masters at the RSA 
Astronomical Society of Edinburgh – 100 years of stargazing
Autumnal Edinburgh Park 
About the City - our good news round-up
Doug Corrance’s Edinburgh – his inimitable snapshot of the city 

 

RBGE Supporters’ Annual Dinner at John Hope Gateway 

Edelweiss Air celebrates 10th year of Edinburgh – Zurich route, at Gleneagles Townhouse   

Incorporated Trades Deacon Convener’s Dinner at City Chambers

George Heriot’s School Gala Dinner at Prestonfield House 

Bonnetmakers & Dyers Annual Dinner at the New Club 

 
Christmas 2024 

Lights, music, fireworks, food and fun this Christmas & Hogmanay 

What’s On – 10 great festive entertainments to enjoy 
Eating Out - Champany Inn at Linlithgow celebrates 40th

Drinking out - raising a glass this Christmas

The ideal Christmas gift – an Edinburgh Life subscription